shear

• Sustantivo que designa un tipo de deformación en física en la que planos paralelos se deslizan entre sí, o una herramienta para cortar chapa metálica haciendo pasar una cuchilla a través de ella.

A noun referring to a type of deformation in physics where parallel planes shift relative to each other, or a tool used for cutting sheet metal by passing a blade through it.

1. Deformation in physicsC1formalscientific

   A type of deformation where parallel planes within an object remain parallel but are displaced relative to each other in a direction parallel to themselves.

   Cizalladura (deformación)

   • The material failed due to shear stress.
   • Engineers calculated the shear strain on the beam.
   • Shear forces can cause layers of a solid to slide past one another.

   Sinónimosshearing

2. Cutting toolB2formaltechnical

   A large edge tool used to cut sheet metal by passing a blade through it.

   Cizalla

   • The mechanic used a shear to cut the steel plate.
   • Industrial shears can cut through thick metal sheets.
   • The operator adjusted the shear for a precise cut.

   Sinónimoscutterguillotine

• Verbo que se usa para la acción de cortar o recortar algo, normalmente la lana de una oveja o el cabello de una persona.

A verb used to indicate the act of cutting or clipping something, typically wool from a sheep or hair from a person.

verbo irregular

1. Cut with shearsB1formal

   To cut or trim something using shears or scissors.

   Esquilar, cortar con tijeras

   • The gardener sheared the hedge into a neat shape.
   • She sheared the fabric carefully along the marked line.
   • He sheared the overgrown branches from the tree.

   Sinónimosclipcropcutsniptrim

2. Remove wool from an animalB1formal

   To cut off the wool from a sheep or other animal.

   Esquilar

   • The farmer shears the sheep every spring.
   • They hired a professional to shear the flock.
   • Shearing the sheep is a skilled job.

   Sinónimosclipfleece

3. Cut through with shearsB2formal

   To cut or slice through something using a tool like shears.

   Cortar con tijeras de podar

   • The metalworker sheared the steel plate with a hydraulic cutter.
   • He sheared the rope with a single clean cut.
   • The machine shears the paper into strips.

   Sinónimosclipcropdocklopmowprunesniptrim

4. Deform under stressC1formal

   To become deformed or break due to forces that cause parts to slide past each other.

   Cizallarse

   • The metal beam sheared under the extreme weight.
   • The bolt sheared off, causing the structure to collapse.
   • Engineers test materials to see how they shear under pressure.

   Sinónimosfractureruptureseparatesplittear